Theory and practice in specialised theatre care in perioperative care with a focus on teamwork and leadership

The course integrates Nursing (5 credits) and Medical Science (17.5 credits), including 15 credits in clinical training. Instruction is in the form of lectures, skills training, literature studies, group work, individual assignments, clinical logbook, and seminars, as well as ten weeks of clinical placement with field studies. This is a full-time hybrid course, which means that instruction and examinations take place during on-campus sessions at Karlstad University, at local group meetings in the student's home region, and through distance learning. Perioperative care:- the competence and responsibilities of the theatre nurse- medical technology- surgical methodology- the perioperative nursing process- catastrophe/trauma- leadership Clinical placement:- planning of the patient's perioperative care- communication and cooperation with the surgical team- surgical methodology- asepsis and hygiene- topographical anatomy- biological products- medical technology- professional conduct and approach- preparedness to act- cost awareness- quality and improvement work- documentation of the patient's perioperative care